Category Archives: Health

F.Y.I. —

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Happen Before, During, And Up To A Year After Delivery Pregnancy-related deaths can occur up to a year after a woman gives birth – but whenever they occur, most of these deaths are

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Alcohol Increases Blood Pressure, Risks of Stroke, Study Claims

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the conclusion of a new study just published in The Lancet.  It’s finding counters a number of other studies that found moderate

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Ron Rubin Winery to Cover Cost of AEDs for 450 Calif. Wineries

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Ron Rubin Winery said it will cover the cost of one Zoll AED Plus unit to each qualifying California winery, for up to 450 wineries.

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Ireland to Require Cancer Warnings on Bev/Al

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

A new measure passed by Ireland’s legislature also creates a minimum unit price for alcohol and restricts advertising of drinks,

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Pure Wine Launches Product to Filter and Aerates Wine Bottle

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

“Over 35% of U.S. adults over 18 years old and up to 70% of U.S. women over 50 suffer from occasional to chronic allergic reactions

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WHO Cites Alcohol Deaths, Calls for Action to Reduce Them

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

You can expect new attacks from anti-alcohol activists in the wake of a World Health Organization report that found more than 3 million

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